The Lost World

A cosy, old-fashioned adventure romp with rubbery dinosaurs, stiff-upper-lip banter and a warm sense of wonder.

Created by

Stuart Orme

Genres

Drama, Sci-fi & fantasy, Action & adventure

Starring

Bob Hoskins, James Fox, Tom Ward

Overview

Professor Challenger, on an expedition to South America, shoots an animal that he claims is a pre-historic pterosaur. On his return to England, his fellow Professor, Summerlee, and most of the scientific establishment dismiss it as a hoax. However, an ambitious hunter and womaniser John Roxton and journalist Edward Malone are prepared to undertake the mission to find the truth.

How it feels

Light, earnest, whimsical and tense. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Exploration, science, loyalty, love

Content

Mild violence and gore. No sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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